Our Courses!

Hefer Construction is accredited by the Agri-SETA and has developed a practical hydroponic learning course. This is an intense learning school with 2 day and 1 week courses where everything needed to know to run a successful hydroponic business is taught and practiced. An instruction manual has been developed with detailed information on the following:

• Plant growth.
• Definition, advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics.
• Planning of a production unit.
• Tunnel structures.
• Site- preparation.
• Tunnel erection and tunnel drainage.
• Irrigation and climate control.
• Preparation after tunnel-erection.
• Growth instructions for tomato, cucumber and pepper production.
• Plant pests and diseases and how to control them.
• Harvesting and packing.
• Marketing.

For the students of the hydroponic course we have a luxurious, fully furnished guesthouse. For more information please